Youngstown State falls 1-0 to New Hampshire

Youngstown State falls 1-0 to New Hampshire

Burlington, Vt.

Senior goalkeeper Jackie Podolsky collected a career-high 11 saves as the Youngstown State women’s soccer team dropped the 2014 season opener to New Hampshire, 1-0. The Penguins and Wildcats battled through a scoreless tie for more than 78 minutes before New Hampshire’s Brooke Murphy scored at the 78:17 mark of the match. Podolsky faced a total of 17 shots, including 12 shots on goal, and four corner kicks. The Penguins took four shots and had two shots on goal.

Tam O’Shanter celebrates Snead’s 65

Hermitage, P.a.

Sixty-five years ago, legendary PGA pro golfer Sam Snead shot a course-record 65 at Tam O’Shanter golf course. In honor of this anniversary, any person who plays 18 holes of golf at Tam O’Shanter on Saturday, August 30 will receive a free sleeve of Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, commemorating Sam’s record round, which he shot on July 13, 1949.

Orozco leads U.S. gymnastics contest

PITTSBURGH

John Orozco grabbed the early lead in the U.S. men’s gymnastics championships on Friday, posting an all-around score of 90.750 to top a crowded field.

Orozco, the 2012 national champion, continued his steady recovery from a knee injury nearly two years ago by putting together six solid rotations. He posted the highest scores of the night on parallel bars and high bar as he nudged his way ahead of some familiar faces.

Jake Dalton is second, followed by Danell Leyva and defending champion Sam Mikulak, who bounced back from some uncharacteristic early mistakes to climb within striking distance of Orozco heading into Sunday’s final.

Washington Post strikes out ‘Redskins’

WASHINGTON

The Washington Post says it will stop calling Washington’s football team the “Redskins” on its editorial page.

The paper’s editorial board announced Friday that it will refrain from using the term that it says “unquestionably offends not only many Native Americans but many other Americans, too.”

The board operates independently of the paper’s newsgathering operation. The Post will continue to use “Redskins” in the news and sports sections.

The board noted that it has been speaking out against the Redskins name since 1992.

Several major newspapers have stopped using the name altogether. CBS lead analyst Phil Simms said this week he will likely avoid the name when he announces a Washington game this season.

Redskins owner Dan Snyder has vowed never to change the name, saying it honors Native Americans.

Ryu shoots bogey-free 66 to extend early lead

LONDON, Ontario

So Yeon Ryu of South Korea shot a 6-under 66 Friday in another bogey-free round to take an early five-stroke lead at the Canadian Women’s Open.

American Christie Kerr had a 68 and Anna Nordqvist of Sweden shot a 69 at London Hunt and Country Club. Kerr won the tournament the last time it was held here in 2006.

Brittany Lincicome, who was a runner-up to Inbee Park at the LPGA Championship last week, had the best round of the day so far with a 65 and trails Ryu by seven shots.

Ryu set a course record with a 63 on Thursday.

Boston’s Farrell excited about Rusney Castillo

BOSTON

Red Sox manager John Farrell calls outfielder Rusney Castillo “an exciting, athletic player.”

The Cuban defector is expected to show off those talents for Boston soon, perhaps within the next week.

Farrell spoke Friday amid multiple media reports that the Red Sox had agreed with Castillo on a $72.5 million, seven-year contract.

Staff/Wire Reports